CE stands for Conformit\u00e9 Europ\u00e9enne. The letters are not a quality mark or a quality assessment. By applying the marking, the manufacturer indicates that they take responsibility for the product’s conformity with all applicable European requirements. <\/p>\n\n
That distinction is important. The marking is a declaration by you, not an approval from an authority. A regulator does not accept it as proof but may always ask for the underlying documentation. That underlying documentation is the technical file. <\/p>\n\n
The regulation adds that the CE marking is the only marking that confirms the product meets those requirements. Other markings may be added, as long as they do not impair the visibility, legibility, and meaning of the marking. <\/p>\n\n
Every CE process follows the same route, from simple to complex. What varies is the intensity per step, not the sequence. Anyone who skips step one and proceeds directly to testing almost always tests against the wrong requirements and pays the bill twice. <\/p>\n\n